Procurement Magazine March W1 2026 | Page 141

TULSI NARAYAN

TULSI NARAYAN

TITLE: EVP OF COMMERCIAL AND NEW PAYMENT FLOW
COMPANY: MASTERCARD INDUSTRY: FINANCE LOCATION: LONDON, UK
Tulsi is transforming supply chain payments at Mastercard, applying AI, technology and behavioural insights from consulting and banking to deliver secure, seamless and transparent corporate payment solutions across Europe.
Automating these financial workflows also frees up working capital and strengthens supplier relationships by ensuring more predictable, reliable payment cycles.
By modernising how money moves through supply chains, digital payments are improving speed, transparency and resilience across critical business functions. The result is a more agile, collaborative supply chain that’ s better equipped to scale, adapt and grow.
In what ways can embedded payment technologies improve efficiency and transparency between a company and their suppliers?
As consumers increasingly turn to digital tools to simplify and enhance their daily lives, businesses similarly are seeking more streamlined, integrated payment solutions. Embedded payment technologies are at the forefront of this shift, enhancing efficiency and transparency by seamlessly integrating payment processes into existing systems like ERP and procure-to-pay platforms.
This integration automates data exchange between buyers and suppliers, reducing manual tasks and streamlining operations.
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